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Record-breaking Research Awards Power UK Innovation in 2021

Jul 26, 2021, 11:00 AM

For the first time in University of Kentucky history, investigators received $468 million in extramural grants and contracts to support their research and creative work last fiscal year. This is a 9% increase from FY20.

'Behind the Blue': COVID-19 Update With Rebecca Dutch

Jul 26, 2021, 8:06 AM

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Rebecca Dutch from University of Kentucky’s Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry joins UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications' Kody Kiser and UK Chief Communications Officer Jay Blanton to share her thoughts on a wide range of pandemic topics.

UK, UT-Knoxville, Army Collaborating on $50 Million Project to Advance US Manufacturing

Jul 26, 2021, 7:45 AM

The five-year, $50 million collaboration includes UK scientists' work to meet the country’s strategic research needs in materials processing and manufacturing technologies.

UK Study to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Communities

Jul 26, 2021, 7:39 AM

The project, funded by UK’s UNITE Research Priority Area, will enhance understanding of COVID-19 vaccine skepticism among populations historically less likely to become vaccinated.

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Youth Return to Campus for UK STEM Experiences Camps

Jul 23, 2021, 9:00 AM

For 11 years, STEM Experiences camps have given students in second grade through high school opportunities to get a sneak peak of what it feels like to learn in university classrooms.

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UK Nurse Researcher Named Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow

Jul 23, 2021, 6:57 AM

Kristin Ashford, Ph.D., is one of only six health professionals from across the country joining the prestigious, yearlong fellowship program.

Kentucky Grain Farmers Adapt to New Climate Normals

Jul 22, 2021, 6:47 AM

Wet and warm weather is causing producers to adapt and shift management practices, forcing grain farmers to exercise patience when planting and harvesting new crops.

Society of Research Administrators International Honors UK’s Taylor and Wolf as ‘Future of the Field’

Jul 22, 2021, 6:44 AM

Veronica Taylor and Baron Wolf were selected by a committee of research administrator peers, after the program received more than 100 nominations from around the globe.

ACTION Preps Kentucky High Schoolers for Cancer Careers Even Through the Pandemic

Jul 22, 2021, 6:36 AM

The program offers Appalachian Kentucky high school and undergraduate students opportunities to gain cancer research, clinical, outreach and educational experiences.

Summer Research Experience at UK Inspires Undergraduates

Jul 21, 2021, 7:06 AM

The Summer Training in Environmental Health and Pharmacological Sciences (STEPS) program provides hands-on research experience, career coaching and mentorship to undergraduate students aspiring to become health care providers and scientists.

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